There are fatal injuries reported for the victim of a shooting that occurred in Newark's South Ward overnight.
Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the 200 block of Renner Avenue at approximately 11:25 p.m. where officers arrived at the scene and found a badly injured male suffering gunshot wounds.
EMS rushed the victim to University Hospital where doctors began treating life-threatening injuries. Essex County authorities have confirmed the victim has transitioned.
Police taped off the area and began a search for additional victims, possible suspects, and evidence.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
This is developing; we will have additional information when it becomes available.
**ECPO UPDATE 6:07am:** This is a confirmed homicide investigation for one (1) male victim.